Nursing at University of Fort Hare

Nursing Science:

The oldest department in the faculty since 1983 with the undergraduate degrees such as B Cur and B Cur I et A, postgraduate diploma in Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, Masters with specialities in community health, intensive care, Midwifery, Health Management & Nursing education, and Psychiatric Nursing, a pre-doctoral programme and a PhD.

The department started with 4 B Cur students being situated in Cecilia Makiwane Hospital later moved to All Saints in Bishop and no 45 Commercial road in East London. It joined the East London campus community in 2011 to occupy its teaching space in the new Teaching and Leaning Centre.

Vision:

The Faculty of Health Sciences endeavours to be competent, committed, vibrant and globally recognised through the provision of excellence in teaching, learning, research and community engagement.

Mission:

The vision of the Faculty will be achieved through:

Discovering a wealth of knowledge within the domain of Health Sciences through rigorous scientific learning and research which is socially and ethically relevant.
Preparing future skilled health professionals for service and life-long learning through innovative curricula and individualised quality education experiences.
Strengthening health services to improve the health of people living in South Africa and the international community.
Generating financial and material resources to enhance its sustainability.

Our transformative values:

Excellence
Equity
Innovation
Professionalism

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing (B Cur)

Admission Requirements
It is recommended that Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Biology be taken as Matriculation subjects. Candidates shall be admitted to the program if they have the following: Mathematics level 4 or Mathematics literacy level 5, Physical Science level 4 and Life Science level 4.

The curriculum shall extend over a minimum period of four years of full-time study. It entails systematic professional practice instruction, which includes laboratory and clinical training, and shall extend over the full period of the module of study. Clinical training shall be done in general and midwifery hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, the community and community health service facilities in the Eastern Cape Province.

Course Code:

84000

Level of Study:

Undergraduate

Duration:

4 years

Department:

Nursing Science

Contact Us:

Prof DT Goon	Deputy Dean
AP Okeyo	Senior Administrator	043 704 7585
Prof E Seekoe	Dean	043 704 9594
Mrs Z Njokweni	Administrator	043 704 7581
Mr W Plaatjies	Data Capturer	043 704 7197
Mrs SCM Swartbooi	Data Capturer	043 704 7593
Mrs S Mentz	Financial Manager	043 704 7375
Mrs V van Vurren	Students Records Manager	043 704 7658
Mrs B Tutu	Administrator	043 704 7337
Mr N Maqubela	Computer Lab Technician	043 704 7588
Ms MK Hlabahlaba	Administrator	043 704 7331
Mrs AP Okeyo	Faculty Manager	043 704 7585